Light Sensitivity, Corneal Abrasion in Chronic Dry Eye Syndrome

Posted on February 20, 2012 by theralife

Have you been diagnosed with chronic dry eye syndrome and your eyes are very sensitive to light?

Bright light makes your eyes water, while sunglasses help them feel better. You maybe experiencing a “ photophobia”-  light sensitivity or intolerance to light.

Dry eyes can cause your eyes to feel sore. Even though they are dry, the feeling of being watery (especially when exposed to bright light) may occur due to poorly spreading tears ( tear break up time), or insufficient tear volume (Shirmer’s test)

TheraLife Eye can help you relief dry eye syndrome.  One of the first sign of improvement is light sensitivity.

There are different degrees of photophobia. Some people are sensitive only to sunlight, and others to any type of brightness, including fluorescent or incandescent light. When experiencing this sensitivity, you may notice squinting or the need to close your eyes.

For people with dry eyes, there is the possibility of light sensitivity being triggered by corneal abrasion or medication. This may also causes eye pain, soreness and severe photophobia, even in very low-lighting conditions. There are several things your health-care professional may need to know to help determine the cause of your light sensitivity:

To better understand, it would be very helpful to know the following:

  • When did the soreness begin?
  • Is the pain or sore feeling in or around your eyes?
  • Does it feel as if there is something in your eyes?
  • Do you have other symptoms (fever, joint aches)?
  • Do your eyes burn?
  • Is the pain worse when you move your eyes?

It is important to know that your symptoms can run the gamut from minor to major concerns. For example, tired or sore eyes after a long period of working at your computer ( computer vision syndrome) is minor and is not the type of pain needing urgent medical attention. However, it would be best to immediately call your eye specialist if your pain is severe, constant and includes any changes in your vision; if you need to wear sunglasses indoors; or if the photophobia is accompanied by fever, headaches, blurry vision or red eyes, as there may be a concern for meningitis.

People with lighter-colored eyes tend to be more sensitive to bright light, as are those taking certain medications (doxycycline, tetracycline, fursemide). Speak to your pharmacist or physician about medications that may cause photophobia.

When it comes to photophobia accompanied by eye soreness or pain, there are common eye concerns to consider. These include but aren’t limited to:

  • Uveitis (inflammation of the inner portion of the eye)
  • iritis
  • Conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the thin, clear membrane over the white part of the eye; the conjunctiva also lines the eyelids)
  • Contact-lens irritation or complication
  • Sunburn , eyes can experience sun damage
  • Refractive surgery- LASIK
  • Migrane headaches
  • Retinal detachment- which sees a flash of bright light.
  • Sjogrnes’s Syndrome (inflammatory autoimmune disorder)
  • Burns to the eye (welder’s flash)
  • A stype or chalzion (these can create eye pain and sensitivity as they grow)
  • Corneal ulcer
  • Foreign body in the eye or irritation.

Iit is important to visit your family physician or eye-care specialist. It’s better to catch a problem early and to be reassured than to be shortsighted and let it fester.

How Can TheraLife Eye Help?

Relief your dry eyes, and the light sensitivity will be gone.

The unique TheraLife Eye formula restores normal cell function to tear secretion glands to achieve balanced, sustainable tears all day long.  Doctors recommended.  80% success for first time users.

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Anti-inflammatory Diet for Autoimmune Disorders – Sjogrens Syndrome And More

Posted on February 6, 2012 by theralife

Inflammation is a major component of Sjogren’s syndrome and essentially all autoimmune disease.  One of the first ways to address this is through an anti-inflammatory diet.  This upstream approach to treatment focuses on avoiding pro-inflammatory food and eating a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods.

To start you on the road to success.   Start your morning with a smoothy made with high fiber vegetables.  You may add a few fresh fruits for flavor.  You will be surprised how good you feel!

  • Avoiding spicy foods
  • Avoiding refined sugar
  • Avoiding alcohol and wine
  • Avoiding caffeine
  • Avoiding gluten if you also have celiac disease.

In General – These rules apply

A.   Avoid most packaged food with a long list of ingredients- most of all, preservatives.

B.   When preparing foods, select raw, fresh, steamed or broiled options over fried, barbecued or highly processed foods.

Foods to Avoid:

  • For Sjogren’s patients, there are a number of foods to avoid. The first food to leave out of diet are milk and all other dairy products. Often, people do not realize that many of our foods are made from milk and other dairy products. Avoid consuming milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt and all creams and sauces made of milk or cheese. Also consider diminishing or avoiding altogether any foods or recipes that call for milk or cheese, including macaroni and pizza. Another important item to leave off of a diet for Sjogren’s is wheat, including any pasta or breads made from wheat products. In addition, avoid any foods made of or containing gluten. It is important to read all labels carefully, as many products contain gluten for texture.

Foods to Eat:

  • The most ideal diet for Sjogren’s is to eat only natural and whole non-processed foods. This can get quite expensive, especially for people living far from a major city where these foods can be purchased. The next best thing to do is to eat an abundance of fresh vegetables and fruits. These provide basic nutrients and antioxidents that fight cell damage. Include low-fat foods in the diet, including lean meat, fish, white chicken, beans, nuts and soy products. In addition, add foods high in complex carbohydrates including fresh fruit, vegetables and breads.

Avoid Certain Food Additives

  • The main goal with Sjogren’s is to avoid any food or additive that can further dehydrate the body. Some of the herbs or additives that can be irritating are cayenne pepper, red pepper and horseradish. Also avoid any foods that are spicy, such as chili. Usually Mexican and Indian foods have a lot of added spices such as cayenne and red pepper, so it would also be best to avoid these. These foods and spices can dry out the saliva glands.

Proper Hydration

  • As Sjogren’s depletes the moisture-producing glands and areas of the body, keeping hydrated is extremely important. The first thing to avoid is caffeine in the form of teas, colas and coffees, because caffeine tends to dehydrate the body. Water is the best beverage to drink, and eight glasses should be consumed a day. Fruits and vegetables high in water content are also useful to hydrate the body. Some of these foods include watermelon, peaches, tomatoes and cucumbers.

TheraLife Eye Autoimmune formula is fortified with

- Immunomodulators – to help modulate and normalize the immune system
- Anti-inflammatories – to reduce irritation and inflammation of the tear, salivery glands, eye surface, eyelids, and joints
- Anti-fatigue agents – to stimulate circulation and boost energy
- Anti-inflammatories – to reduce irritation and inflammation of the tear, salivery glands, eye surface, eyelids, and joints
- Anti-fatigue agents – to stimulate circulation and boost energy.

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For more information on healthy diet to avoid inflammation, go to:http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-fiber-foods/NU00582

http://www.livestrong.com/article/516-facts-high-fiber-vegetables/

http://salicylatesensitivity.com/about/food-guide/

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Fatigue and Sjogren’s Syndrome – TheraLife can Help!

Posted on February 3, 2012 by theralife

After dry eye/dry mouth , fatigue is the most common symptom in Sjogren’s Syndrome.  Fatigue is often thought of as extreme tirdness or wearness.  However, the sense of fatigue is very different for  Sjogrens syndrome than a normal person.  Sjogren’s fatigue leaves one unable to respond to physical or mental tasks or stimuli but also often leave one depressed, despondent and isolated.

According to Michell and Berger” definition.  Fatigue is a multifaceted condition characterized by diminished energy and increase need for rest disproportionate to any recent change in activity level and accompanied by general weakness, insomnia or hypersomnia (sleep too much)  and emotional reactivity.

The causes of fatigue in Sjogren’s syndrome can involve:

  • medications,
  • hypothyroidism,
  • depression,
  • fibromyalgia,
  • insomnia
  • secondary disorders- Raynauds, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Thyroditis.

The fundamental scientific reason for fatigue is “Energy”

Energy at a cellular level is made or organelles called mitochondria that produce ATP used to power the cell./  If you have mitochondria adversely affected such as by statin drugs, chemotherapy, your body will experience fatigue.

Exercise is Key to fight Fatigue

Exercise builds muscle and also increase mitochondrial size and numbers, which increases energy production.

Illness or disease may result in premature mitochondrial apoptosis ( cell death). Decreased mitochondrial number, function or even mitochondrial mutation.

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Patented TheraLife Eye- Relief for Watery Dry Eyes, Blepharitis, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction,Sjogrens Syndrome and More

Posted on January 26, 2012 by theralife

TheraLife’s treatment is a unique patented oral formulation that normalize cellular functions of tear secretion glands from inside your body.   Unlike potent drugs, it is all natural.

Unlike other eye vitamins and eye drops on the market.  The following types of dry eyes relief can be most effectively relieved by TheraLife Eye.  The reason is- we use scientific intracellular based mechanisms to treat the underlying problems of dry eyes- tear secretion glands under performing.

TheraLife Eye can treat the following dry eye conditions where other modalities fail:

1. Watery Dry Eyes- tear over production induced by the brain to secrete poor quality, reflex tears.  When tear secretion is balanced, your brain will adjust and stop tear over production.

2. Blepharitis - meibomian gland dysfunction- TheraLife reduces inflammation, encourage tear secretion glands to restore normal function and achieve long lasting relief all day long.  Most people will also use warm compress, stay on anti-biotics plus TheraLife Eye long term.  TheraLife Eye allows you to avoid the usage of steriod eye drops – which can cause liver and kidney damage.

3. TheraLife Eye Autoimmune is the only natural formula that can relief dry eye, dry mouth and control flares.  It also provide relief for joint pains due to arthritis and more.  Go to other TheraLife blogs to read success stories.

Unlike eye drops, which evaporate quickly and are often messy and inconvenient to use, relief with TheraLife Eye Therapy is sustained over time. Actually, prolonged use of eye drops may cause the eye to secrete fewer tears, further aggravating the condition.

Oily nutritional capsules are helpful for thickening tears, reduce inflammation but does not address tear volume deficiency (evaporative tears)

If you have been searching for a treatment for chronic dry eyes, we know that you are seeking an immediate solution for an agonizing condition.

We also know that you are overwhelmed with many treatment options.

The answer is easier than you think- get balanced, sustainable tear secretion. TheraLife formulation has been clinically proven to be safe and effective.

Clinical Trial Results:

Scientifically demonstrated in a six site, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial conducted by leading ophthalmologists and optometrists, TheraLife Eye Therapy relieves dry eyes and eye fatigue in cases where other treatment modalities fail. In fact, improvement with TheraLife Eye Therapy was seen in as little as one week.

How does TheraLife Eye work to relief Chronic Dry Eye :

Theralife Eye Enhanced is designed to stimulate intra-cellularly tear secretion glands to restore both the thickness and tear volume to normal levels and provide eye moisture for a long lasting dry eye relief.

Lasting relief for chronic dry eye discomfort

  • Helps restore your eyes ability to produce its own natural tears

Clinically Proven

  • 86% of patients in a Clinical Study showed increased tear production

More than fish oils or flax seed oils – unique, patented formulation of nutrients, phytochemicals, and proprietary herbal extracts that

  • Improves ocular micro-circulation – to deliver more nutrients and oxygen to the eye while carrying out more harmful waste products
  • MitoActivation – to boost intracellular metabolism and restore normal cell function

  • Revitalizes and strengthens the eye’s tear secretion functions
  • Helps reduce irritation and inflammation of the tear glands, eye surface, and eyelids

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Cancer Treatment and “Graft vs Host” Dry Eyes- Relief from TheraLife Eye

Posted on January 18, 2012 by theralife

I had chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant almost 4 years ago due to cancer. I ended up with a very bad case of graft v.s. host disease where my sister’s cells were attacking my soft tissue, skin, mouth and eyes. This has left me with very dry eyes. I virtually had no tears and could not open my eyes without a lot of pain. The graft v.s. host has since been treated but my eyes remained very dry. I went on prescription eye drop and permanent eye plugs, but my eyes were still dry.

I finally searched the internet and came across TheraLife and tried the TheraLife Eye Enhanced therapy along with the Fish Oil. After about 2 months of being on TheraLife Eye therapy, my eyes and my life became much better. I have been faithfully taking TheraLife Eye for about 2 1/2 years now and I honestly don’t know what I would do without TheraLife.

Thank you for making such a great product!

V.V. Canada

Why TheraLife Eye?

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Do I Have Sjogren’s Syndrome? How can I tell? TheraLife Autoimmune Can Help

Posted on January 6, 2012 by theralife

TheraLife often get this question from our customers- how do I know  if  I have Sjogrens?

One of the key hallmark of Sjogren’s is Dry Eyes, Dry Mouth.  Regardless of whether your blood tests ( serology) is positive or negative.  On average, it takes 7 years to diagnose Sjogren’s.

Sjogren’s Syndrome is a condition which is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed.

Awareness and recognition of Sjogren’s syndrome is important.

We estimate 1 to 4 million people have the disease. Of this group, 90% are women. Sjogren’s syndrome can occur at any age, but it usually is diagnosed after age 40 and can affect people of all races and ethnic backgrounds. Sjogren’s syndrome is rare in children, but it can occur.

Sjogrens Syndrome is an autoimmune disease where one’s own immune system  is attacking own body tissue, specifically mucus related  tissues such as eyes, mouth, lungs, vaginal areas, and connective tissues resulting in iInflammation of the glands and body

Many women have the disease but do not recognize the symptoms which are similar to those of other conditions including menopause.

Symptoms Of  Sjogren’s Syndrome

  • Dry mouth
  • Dry eyes
  • hoarseness
  • vaginal dryness
  • dry skin
  • fatigue

Primary Vs. Secondary Sjogren’s Syndrome

  1. Primary Sjogren’sWhen only gland inflammation and resulting dry eyes and mouth are involved the disease is known as primary Sjogren’s syndrome. There can also be extraglandular problems associated with Sjogren’s syndrome which may include:
  • Joint pain
  • Raunaud’s
  • lung inflammation
  • enlarged lymph nodes
  • vasculitis
  • kidney,, nerve, or muscle disease- Pheripheral neuropathy – burning tingling or numbing sensation of hands and feet.

2.  Secondary Sjogren’s

  • The disease is known as secondary Sjogren’s syndrome when the gland inflammation exists in combination with another connective tissue disease or autoimmune disease such as:
  • Lupus
  • Scleroderma
  • rheumatoid arthritis

Diagnosis of Sjogren’s Syndrome

The diagnosis of Sjogren’s Syndrome is based largely on the detection of dry eyes and mouth. Helpful diagnostic tools that serve in making the diagnosis include:

  • Schirmer’s test  for dry eyes
  • radiologic salivary scans
  • salivary flow testing
  • biopsy of salivary glands
  • blood tests
  • Sjogren’s questionnaire

Treatment of Sjogren’s Syndrome

Sjogren’s patients are often on potent immunosuppressive drugs that has tremendous side effects.

TheraLife offers an alternative natural therapy that relieves multiple symptoms and make Sjogren’s more manageable.

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A person suffering with symptoms which may be due to Sjogren’s syndrome must be aware of the need for medical assessment and the treatments available. Ignoring Sjogren’s syndrome symptoms prolongs the suffering. Awareness leads to available help.

Complications linked to Sjogren’s syndrome

Patients with Sjogren’s syndrome have a 44 times higher risk of developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma than others.

People with Sjogren’s syndrome have a higher risk of developing yeast infections, dental cavities, and having vision problems. Less commonly, there is also a risk of inflammation that may cause bronchitis, pneumonia and other lung problems that may lead to kidney function problems, which in turn raise the risk of hepatitis or cirrhosis in the liver. In rare cases a pregnant woman with Sjogren’s syndrome may give birth to a baby with heart problems. There is also a higher risk that the baby may develop lupus.

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References

http://www.sjogrensworld.org/sjogrensdefn.htm
http://arthritis.about.com/od/sjogrens/a/sjogrenssynd.htm
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/233747.php

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Contact Lens Dry Eye Syndrome- What Kind of Dry Eye Workup Should Your Eye Doctors Do!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by theralife

Contact lens wearers often suffer from dry eyes.  A contact lens is designed to be biocompatible, yet it disrupts the normal tear film and creates tear loss and evaporation. Still, many customers are highly motivated, NS suffer in silence.  Prolonged dry eye conditions left untreated can created cornea damage, which may eventually require cornea transplants or blindness.

The problem with contact lens-associated dry eye is well documented. The frequency of contact lens related dry eye is about 50%, suggesting that about 17 million of the 35 million contact lens wearers in the United States alone are affected.1 Almost 77% of patients will discontinue contact lens wear at one time or another due to comfort issues..

So what  kind of dry eye workup will your eye professionals do to diagnose dry eyes?

Dry Eye Work-Up

So often, customer come to us complaining of dry eyes, and they indicate their eye doctors didn’t do any tests, or done a few and been told they have dry eyes.  What kind of tests should be done to diagnose dry eyes include:
1. Fluorescein staining of the cornea and conjunctiva, see if there are dry staining spots.

2. Tear Viscosity Test- also called “tear film break-up testing”, lissamine green staining of the cornea and conjunctiva.  Dispersion of the dye measured by a stop watch.

3. Schirmers or phenol red thread testing, and evaluate the tear volume- responsible by lacrimal glands.  Normal Shirmer’s test value should between 15-20 mm

4. Dry Eye Questionnaire:

a.  How often do your eyes have symptoms of dryness? (Never; Sometimes; Often; Constantly)

  1. How often do your eyes have symptoms of scratchiness? (Never; Sometimes; Often; Constantly)
  2. Do you experience these symptoms in the company of smokers (pubs, clubs)? (Yes or No)

Treat Tear Deficiencies and Tear Film Stability:


TheraLife Eye Capsules- highly recommended for both lacrimal gland (tear volume) and meibomian gland dysfunctions (tear thickness) deficiencies.  TheraLife Eye works from inside out to normalize cell functions to both lacrimal and meibomian glands intra-cellularly so that you get balanced, sustainable tears all day long.   This formula is unique, and protected by patents.  Try it today!

Treat Ocular Surface- Mybomian Gland Dysfunction

Second, treat ocular surface problems.. For many patients, developing dry eye is a normal part of the aging process and contact lens wear only pushes them prematurely into this problem. Without a stable and healthy tear film, the patient will fail with contacts lens wear. Assess meibomian gland function as healthy meibomian glands are necessary for a stable tear film.

Recommended procedure here is to start lid scrubs and warm compresses to treat plugged meibomian glands and blepharitis. Reevaluate your treatment regimen in several weeks before considering changing the contact lens solution or material. Contact lens patients may well function acceptably with some modifications in the patient’s tear film health and lid hygiene.

Preservative-Free Rewetting Agents-
Be aware that frequent use of eye drops (more than 3-4 times a day make your eyes drier.

The liberal use of artificial tears and drops to provide e temporary relief for dry eyes. . Regular use of rewetting agents (every two to three hours throughout the day) will make eyes drier.  If you ever noticed that after applying eye drops, you feel like putting more in within 10 minutes.  This is a sign you are over using eye drops, preservative free or not.

Advice is to decrease his contact lens wearing time and to use preservative-free tear drops frequently to improve his tear film no more than 3-4 times per day. Non-preserved tears eliminate the risk of the lenses adsorbing what may be toxic preservatives found in preserved artificial tears. Preservatives may disrupt the tear film, but they can also bind to deposits in the contact lens material, resulting in an imperfect surface over which tears will not flow smoothly. Therefore artificial tears and rewetting drops used by our contact lens wearers should be preservative-free.

Learn more about Contact Lens Dry Eye

For additional information- see Dec. issue of Optometric Management.

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REFERENCES
1. Ramamoorthy P, Sinnott LT, Nichols JJ. Treatment, Material, Care, and Patient-Factors in Contact Lens-Related Dry Eye. Optom Vis Sci. 2008; 85(8): 764‑772.
2. Nichols JJ, Sinnott LT. Tear Film, Contact Lens, and Patient-Related Factors Associated with Contact [UTF-8?]Lens–Related Dry Eye. IOVS 2006; 47 (4): 1319‑1328.
3. Prichard N, Fonn D, Brazeau D. Discontinuation of contact lens wear: a survey. ICLC 1999; 26(6):157‑162.
4. CIBA Vision, data on file, 2005.
5. Pult H, Murphy PJ, Purslow C. A Novel Method to Predict the Dry Eye Symptoms in New Contact Lens Wearers. Optom Vis Sci 2009; 86 (9): E1042‑E1050.
6. Guillion M, Maissa C. Dry Eye Symptomatology of Soft Contact Lens Wearers and Nonwearers. Optom Vis Sci 2005; 82 (9): 829‑834.

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How To Relief Chronic Dry Eye Syndrome Caused By Menopause-TheraLife Can Help

Posted on December 8, 2011 by theralife

Menopause dry eye affects more than 60% of the middle age women who are either peri-menopausal, in menopause or postmenopausal. Hormone imbalance and aging is largely to blame. Symptoms of menopause hot flashes, insomnia, vaginal dryness, mood swings, fatigue, headaches and dry eyes. The eyes usually feel dry, itchy, red, irritated and light sensitive.

The most common solution for dry eye remains to be eye drops-, which covers up the symptoms, and over time with frequent usage, the drops wash away the mucin, lipids and proteins that protect the eye. The eyes become conditioned to secret less tears and become drier. Another conventional approach is to block the eyes tear drainage system (punctal plugs) at the lower eyelids or sometimes both lower and upper eyelids. In some cases, the drainage is permanently cauterized (closed) in order to back up tears to provide comfort. In some cases, the plugs fall out, and the chances of eye infections increase due to poor drainage.

For moderate to severe dry eyes, very often, a prescription eye drop is prescribed. When patients have tried all these approaches and their eyes still hurt that is where TheraLife Eye Enhanced can help.

1. “TheraLife Eye Enhanced for Dry Eyes”

TheraLife Eye Enhanced is an all natural botanical product that stimulates the tear glands to secrete sustainable, balanced, natural tears. It does so by an intra-cellular mechanism called Mito-Activiation where intracellular activities of the tear glands increase and restore its normal function. TheraLife has conducted clinical trials in patients with various dry eye and medical conditions with amazing results. See section below, which describes the TheraLife Eye Enhanced Difference.

2. “TheraLife Menopausal Support”- All Natural, Safe and Effective

Hormone balance is vital to menopausal dry eye in women. Menopausal dry eye is usually initiated by hormone imbalance. For this reason, TheraLife sought for a product that will help achieve hormone balance during dry eye therapy in conjunction with TheraLife Eye Enhanced.

TheraLife Eye- Women’s Menopausal Support Formula is formulated to the exacting specifications of certified nutritionists. It contains recommended potencies of key ingredients, Black Cohosh plus soy isoflavones are combined with essential nutrients like calcium, folic acid, and B-vitamins, that have been shown to support normal hormonal levels during menopause. This synergistic blend includes standardized herbal extracts and other nutrients which, together, form a truly well-balanced and effective product for women. an all-natural, herbal supplements made with natural ingredients to provide natural menopause symptom relief including dry eyes. These work naturally in the body to reduce hot flashes, night sweats, and other menopausal symptoms.

Safety:

TheraLife Eye –Women’s Menopausal Support product has been tested to meet the highest standards. There are no known major side effects from the recommended use of TheraLife Menopausal Support. It does not contain artificial dyes, colors, preservatives, flavors, yeast, wheat, gluten, or lactose. Our top priority is our customers’ safety and satisfaction.

In addition to TheraLife Eye Enhanced, ThearaLife Eye- Women’s Menopause Support, we also recommend Primrose Oil and Fish Oil.

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Winter Dry Eyes-Relief with TheraLife Eye

Posted on November 11, 2011 by theralife

You finally turned on your heater for the first time.  Your eyes are so dry, they hurt.  Your have “Winter Dry Eyes“-

Get simple tips for things you can do.  TheraLife can help!

For some people, this only happens in the winter when force hot air furnaces and heaters are turned on.  The heaters create hot dry air movement that allows tears to evaporate quickly.  Sometimes, increase water intake, use artificial tears, nothing seems to help.  Very annoying!

For those who already have dry eyes, the dry eye condition seems to be worse as soon as the heat is on at home or at work.

What Can I Do to Relief Winter Dry Eyes?

  1. Use a humidifier in the central heating system – this will require frequent cleaning to ensure bacteria and other organisms do not grow in the water reservoir.
  2. Use a humidifier near your desk or inside an office
  3. Drink at least 8 glasses of water
  4. Sit away from a hot air vent
  5. Do not use artificial tears often, it only make your eyes feel drier.  Artificial tears tend to wash away the key tear thickening components -mucin and lipids and make your tear evaporate easier.
  6. Try TheraLife Eye Enhanced to help stimulate and produce tears naturally from your own eyes.

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For those who already have dry eyes and are already taking TheraLife Eye Enhanced, increase dosage during winter months for relief!  You can decrease the dosage again when spring comes in March when moisture content in the air increases.

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Allergy Dry Eyes- Causes, Symptoms and Treatments- TheraLife Can Help!

Posted on November 11, 2011 by theralife

Allergy Dry Eyes

About 30 percent to 50 percent of U.S. residents have allergy symptoms.  Nearly 75 percent of those allergy symptoms affect the eyes.  In other parts of the world where the weather is dry, dusty and pollution is high, this statistics may even be higher.  Allergies can trigger other problems, such as conjunctivitis -pink eye (see section on red eyes) and asthma.

Symptoms of Allergy Dry Eyes:

Symptoms of Dry Eyes and Allergy are often confused due to their similarities. For patients with existing dry eye conditions, allergies during spring and fall where pollen count is high become even more severe.

Some of the common symptoms are:

  • Red, swollen or itchy eyes – similar to dry eye symptoms
  • Runny nose; sneezing; coughing
  • Itchy nose, mouth or throat
  • Headache from sinus congestion
  • Fatigue from lack of sleep.

Allergy in additional to dry eyes often are presented with stronger symptoms of dry; itchy; red and watery eyes.  Itchy eyes are normally a result from allergy rather than classical dry eye conditions.  Some people have both symptoms all year around.

TheraLifeâ Eye Enhanced has natural botanical ingredients that relieve both Dry Eyes and Allergy Eyes.

Causes of Allergy Dry Eye

Most allergens (agents that elicit allergy symptoms) are in the air, where they come in contact with your eyes and nose. Airborne allergens include pollen, mold, dust and pet dander (cats and dogs in particular).  Some allergens like dust mites are embedded into carpets, drapery, bedding and window visors.  In that case, the allergens are triggering allergy and dry eyes all year round.

Conventional Treatments for Allergy Dry Eyes:

  • The most common treatment for allergy is anti-histamines for quick relief.   However anti-histamines cause dehydration, sleepiness, sometimes dizziness, and often are the causes for Dry Eyes.
  • Decongestant eye drops-, which constricts blood vessels in your eye to take the red out.  Long-term use can cause your eyes to become dependent on these eye drops, and when you stop, the blood vessels become even larger, making red eyes worse.
  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drops can sooth allergy eyes (e.g. Patanol).  Its effect is longer term than anti-histamines.  It is effective in treating allergy eyes, but not dry eyes.
  • Prescription steroidal eye drops provide quick relief.  However, long term use have been associated with side effects such as increased inner  eye pressure (intraocular pressure) leading to glaucoma and damage to optic nerve. Steroids also have been known to cause cataracts. Prescription steroid eye drops are normally used for very severe cases and no longer than one month.

Recommendations

1. TheraLifeâ Eye Enhanced?

TheraLife Eye Enhanced is an all-natural botanical product that does not have some of the side effects of anti-histamines (dehydration, dizziness, fatigue and Dry Eyes) or drugs.  TheraLifeâ Eye Enhanced has ingredients that relieve symptoms of Allergy Eyes as well as Dry Eyes. For more information, see TheraLifeâ Dry Eye Benefits below:

2.  Allergy medications- we recommend Claritin – a mast cell stabilizer.

3.  Use a Hepa filter air cleaner

4. Leave outer clothing and shoes outside before coming into the house to avoid tracking allergens indoors.

DO NOT USE ANTIHISTAMINES – e.g. Benydryl, Claritin D

For additional information; please visit National Eye Institute:  nei.gov/

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